Bears & Danube Delta & Dobrogea 10d/9n SHARED 2026
An Wildlife Journey Across Two Worlds
Begin Your Adventure in the Forests of Transylvania
Your journey starts deep in the Carpathian forests, where evenings carry the scent of the forest and the shadows move quietly between the trees. This is bear country and you’ll experience it from a professional wildlife hide designed to give you safe, intimate, and truly unforgettable moments with one of Europe’s most iconic animals. Watching a Brown Bear step out of the forest, hearing the leaves shift, feeling the silence turn electric… it’s an encounter that stays with you long after you leave. Here, nature is raw, powerful, and beautifully honest.
Continue With the Calm of the Danube Delta
After the intensity of the mountains, the journey flows south toward the Danube Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s greatest birding sanctuaries. The landscapes change completely: forests give way to wetlands, mountains to waterways, and silence to the soft sounds of reeds and wings. You explore the Danube Delta by boat, gliding through narrow channels and vast lakes as pelicans fly overhead, egrets hunt in the shallows, and migratory birds fill the sky with movement. It’s a world shaped by water and light, slower, gentler, but just as rich in wildlife.
A Journey Defined by Diversity
Throughout these days, you shift between two extraordinary ecosystems: the mysterious forests of Transylvania and the open, shimmering wetlands of the Danube Delta. One gives you close encounters with large mammals; the other surrounds you with thousands of birds in one of Europe’s most biodiverse regions. The contrast makes this trip special, thrilling wildlife moments followed by peaceful mornings on the water, all guided by a specialist who helps you understand what you see and why it matters.
Your Experience From Start to Finish
Your accommodation is arranged for all nine nights, with meals provided on a half-board basis to keep each day comfortable and relaxed. You enjoy eight full days dedicated entirely to wildlife, bear watching in Transylvania and birding in the Delta, always starting early, when the light is soft and nature is most active. The tour begins and ends in Bucharest, making your travel smooth and easy, so you can focus entirely on the forests, the wetlands, and the memories waiting for you in both.
The price of this tour is:
2.100 euro/pers
The price is per person (accommodation in double room), per tour and it is in euro (EUR).
360 euro/pers/program single supplement
*To ensure comfort and privacy, we do not offer shared accommodation to guests booking separately. Solo travelers are kindly asked to book a single room, which includes a single supplement.
Data for this program in 2026:
Period | Places | Price |
|---|---|---|
7 May - 14 May | Fully booked | |
21 May - 30 May | 2100 | |
4 Jun - 13 Jun | 2100 | |
18 Jun - 27 Jun | 2100 | |
17 Sep - 26 Sep | 2100 | |
Click on available number of place in the table (with green dot) and fill up the form. Our agents will process the request and answer to you (usually in less then 24h). Please check also the SPAM folder for our email.
Booking
- Bookings are based on 30% deposit. You’ll receive a payment link.
- The remaining balance can be paid on arrival at our boarding point in cash or by payment link (LEI/RON or EURO).
Included in this price:
- Accommodation at 3* level, en-suite bathroom, for 9 nights
- Half board (dinner on the first day, breakfast and dinner for days 2-9, breakfast on day 10)
- 1 day Birds&Bears in Transylvania + 3 days BIRDING Boat Trips + 2,5 days BIRDING mainland trips
- ENGLISH guidance – specialized birding guide
- All the transfers for this tour, from Tulcea to Tulcea
- Fees for visiting the Danube Delta
Optionally:
- Lunch meal – the price is 15-25 euro/pers (payment directly in cash, RON or EUR, on the spot)
Cancellation policy
- More then 90 days before the program you can postpone the trip (you will receive a voucher available 2 years).
- Less then 90 days before the trip, the deposit is non refundable.
The price does not include:
- Beverages, other than water
- Lunch meal
- Insurance of any kind (travel, goods, etc.)
Children policy:
- Minimum age to participate is 12
- Children over 12 years are charged as adults
- Responsibility of children’s supervision during trips belong to parents
- All children will wear life jackets during boat trips
Meet Our Guides – Experts in the Wild
Our guides are more than just birding experts, they are dedicated conservationists, researchers and passionate naturalists. Some of them hold degrees in biology and actively contribute to nature conservation projects, either through professional work or volunteer initiatives. Their deep understanding of bird behavior, habitat preservation and ecological balance ensures you get more than just a tour – you gain insight into the delicate harmony of the Delta and Dobrogea.
With years of field experience, they know the best locations, seasonal bird movements, and the hidden wonders of this unique landscape. Their knowledge transforms each outing into an unforgettable wildlife experience, helping you connect with nature in a meaningful way.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Pick-up | Transfer to Transylvania
We’ll pick you up from your Bucharest Airport or Hotel, in the morning and transfer you to Transylvania. Check-in to the accommodation. Dinner is to the accommodation.
Day 2 – Breakfast | Morning birding tour | Free time for lunch | Bears hide session | Dinner
Earliest breakfast to the accommodation then start a morning birding tour targeting forest birds, up into the mountains. You’ll go by car and will imply also a light trekking.
The guide will stop from place to place to scan and show you the target species of birds you have on your list.
At lunch you’ll have some free time then you’ll enter to the Bears Hide. Our local partner is one of the best in this activity, he knows the Bears very well and feed them fairly only with seeds and fruits. This hide is not to attract the Bears but to stop them on the way to the Village.
Dinner to the accommodation.
Day 3 – Breakfast | Transfer to Tulcea
After breakfast, the guide will transfer you to Tulcea, to continue the trip to the Danube Delta. At 16:00, you’ll have the boat transfer to Mila23 Village.
Transfer and accommodation at the guesthouse in Mila23
The transfer is done with medium speed, through one of the most beautiful parts on Danube Delta, searching for birds all the way, until arrive in Mila 23 Village. Usually, the transfer takes 2-2,5 hours. During the trip, we will have enough time to talk about the program for next day, details about boat rules, Danube Delta particularities.
In the evening, the host will await you with a delicious dinner.
Days 4, 5 and 6 – Half an hour before sunrise start the sunrise trip | Breakfast | Departure to the day trip | at sunset Dinner
This days, every day, at sunrise hour, start an early morning trip searching for different kind of birds. The guide will choose the best destination every day, based on our fresh information about birds.
Come back for breakfast then start again on a day trip, on three different type of habitats, to maximize the chances to see the largest number of species of birds.
Breakfast and dinner at the accommodation, lunches (optional) on the way, during the trip. The guide will give you all the details every day.
Day 7 – 8:30 Breakfast | 9:30 Transfer to Tulcea | Around 12:00 Arrive to Tulcea
Also this transfer is done with medium speed, mostly on the same way as on Day1, searching for the last birds to show you.
We’ll pick you up from Port Aval, at the returning from the Danube Delta Tour and transfer you to the accommodation in Tulcea. You’ll have some free time for check-in and breakfast then you’ll depart to the afternoon/evening session. Depending by the season and your target list, the guide will design the route.
Dinner at the accommodation.
Days 8 and 9 – Departure to the day tour | Dinner
Usually departure is before breakfast (only if the group members decide to take breakfast to the accommodation we depart after), with breakfast to go.
The guide will stop from place to place to scan and show you the target species of birds. At lunch, you’ll have a stop somewhere on the way, at a local restaurant or in nature, if you have lunch to go.
The tour is ending sometime in the afternoon, in Tulcea, to the accommodation.
Dinner to the accommodation.
Day 10 – Breakfast | End of the program
Transfer to Bucharest and end of the program.
Our Commitment to Conservation in the Danube Delta
Nature comes first in everything we do. Our tours are designed to minimize impact and protect the delicate ecosystem of the Danube Delta, ensuring that its rich biodiversity thrives for generations to come.
🚤 Eco-Friendly Boating: We use lower-power engines than typically required for our boats. This reduces water disturbance, minimizes fuel consumption and lowers emissions, keeping the Delta’s waters cleaner and healthier.
🐟 Slow-Speed Exploration: Our approach is gentle and respectful. By moving at a slow, steady pace, we:
- Protect aquatic vegetation, essential for fish breeding and water filtration.
- Prevent erosion and disturbance to bird nests along the shoreline.
- Reduce stress on migratory and resident bird species, allowing for natural behavior and better wildlife observation.
🌍 Sustainable Nature Experiences: We believe in responsible tourism that prioritizes conservation over speed. Every tour is an opportunity to admire, respect and learn about this unique biosphere without leaving a harmful footprint.
By choosing our tours, you actively support a more sustainable way of exploring the Danube Delta. Let’s protect nature together, one slow, mindful journey at a time.
Our Commitment to Conservation to Carpathian Mountains
This experience is rooted in conservation. The hide was built with a specific goal: to reduce conflict between humans and bears. By feeding bears in this controlled environment, they are deterred from descending into villages, ensuring the safety of both locals and wildlife.
By participating in this tour, you directly support these efforts and contribute to preserving Romania’s unique natural heritage.
Details
Group Confirmation
This program is running with minimum 2 persons subscribed.
Shared Program
Being a SHARED program, this means the whole group goes with the same car/boat, at the same hours (hours detailed in the program). Please be on board at scheduled time for both.
Birdwatching tours
The most important thing for us, when we decide the route, is to know your target birds list. Please see the birds check list of Dobruja and the Danube Delta and tell us the species you want to see most of all. Please download the list from here:
Contact
Email: contact@discoverdanubedelta.com
Phone: (Voice, SMS, WatsApp): +40 757 894 456 | +40 749 120 009
* For bookings or requests, we always prefer to communicate by email. Thank you!
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